Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLinfield to win ✓65% · @1.40
Double chanceLinfield or draw ✓87% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗16% · fair 6.34
Portadown vs Linfield preview and prediction
The match
Linfield travel to Shamrock Park in the Premiership on Friday 23 October (19:45 WAT) to face Portadown. Portadown are 12th with 9 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Linfield sit 1st on 36 points (top of the table). A gap of 27 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Portadown's last 5: LWDWL Most recently they lost to Cliftonville FC 0–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Linfield's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat Larne 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Linfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 September 2026, finished Portadown 1–1 Linfield. Across their last 2 meetings Portadown have won 0, Linfield 1, with 1 draw and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 0.6 for Portadown and 1.8 for Linfield. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 52%.
Our pre-match pick was Linfield to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Portadown 0–1 Linfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portadown13%fair 7.47 · @6.50
Draw22%fair 4.62 · @4.33
Linfield65%fair 1.54 · @1.40
2.42Expected goals
0.65Portadown xG
1.77Linfield xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–116%
0–214%
1–110%
1–29%
0–09%
0–38%
From our goals model: Portadown 0.6 – 1.8 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Linfield to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Portadown vs Linfield?
On our numbers Portadown have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Linfield 65%.
How many goals will there be in Portadown vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portadown vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Portadown 0–1 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Portadown vs Linfield?
Portadown vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Shamrock Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
